The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Zone 2, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered an immediate halt to the transfer of cases from the Lagos and Ogun commands to the zonal headquarters.

Jimoh directs both states Commissioners of Police to take full responsibility for investigations within their jurisdictions.

He gave the directive at his maiden strategic security meeting with the Commissioners of Police in Lagos and Ogun states.

The AIG, convened the meeting to assess the prevailing security situation and review operational preparedness as pre-general elections activities kick-off.

Jimoh stressed that petitions alleging lapses in investigations would still be referred back to the affected commands for the attention of and redress by the CPs, who would provide prompt feedback to the zone.

According to him, where there are petitions of lapses or grievances, he will still refer them to the commands for the CPs to address and report back to him.

In his words, in cases requiring specialised investigative support, experts would be deployed from the zonal headquarters to assist commands in resolving such matters swiftly and bringing perpetrators to justice.

Assessing security in both states, he said it was stable and under control, adding that there were significant successes recorded in crime prevention and control in the two states.

The AIG also directed the two commands to intensify efforts to tackle violent crimes through round-the-clock surveillance patrols, crime prevention stop-and-search operations, discrete and prompt investigations to detect crimes that could not be prevented, and stronger community engagement.

According to him, people-centred and community policing strategies adopted were already yielding results in both states, supported by collaboration from public-spirited individuals, stakeholders and interest groups.

He further charged the CPs to ensure strict compliance with directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, particularly on professionalism, good conduct and integrity during patrols and investigation procedures.

The AIG warned that any officer found violating operational guidelines or engaging in unprofessional conduct would face disciplinary action.

He disclosed that five inspectors were recently dismissed following the review of the trials and his approval, after they were found guilty of discreditable conduct, human rights violations and other acts if not checked that is capable of embarrassing the Zone.

The AIG commended the IGP for providing all needed logistics provisions and other operational supports that contributed to the low crime rate recorded in Lagos and Ogun states.

He also appreciated Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for sustained support to the Lagos State Police command through the provision of needed patrol vehicles in the State, logistics and training sponsored by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) and so many other assistance to the Command.

He noted that the provisions to the police and other units of the NPF in the State had improved security and safety, strengthened policing operations in the state.

The AIG similarly commended the Ogun State Government for its support, particularly the launching recently of patrol vehicles and other equipment for the use of the Police in the State.

He thanked both governors for their confidence in the zonal command leadership and officers, assuring residents of sustained efforts to maintain peace and safety across the two states.

The commissioners of police in Lagos and Ogun states, CP Fatai Tijani and CP Bode Ojajuni who was represented, reaffirmed their commitment to reinforce discipline among personnel and intensify operational strategies directed by the AIG at the meeting.